| Policy on using AI and other technology: Students are not allowed to use artificial intelligence writing platforms like ChatGPT on any assignments in this course unless I officially permit it for specific exercises or assignments. |
| Otherwise, I'm happy to let you use laptops and iPads to do the electronic readings and to take notes in class. Be conscientious when using these devices. If you find your reading comprehension suffers because you don't have a hard copy to write notes on, then print the electronic readings out. (Ask me if you would like hard copies regularly.) And please limit your use of laptops and iPads in the classroom to note-taking and internet browsing of course materials only. If your use of these technologies distracts yourself, other students or me, you'll be asked to turn off your wi-fi or your device. |
Academic integrity: for your own education and for fairness to the rest of the students in the class, it is essential
that you perform your work yourself and conduct yourself with honesty and integrity. Your
written work must be your own, not plagiarized or closely paraphrased from other sources,
including the internet. Please consult the handbook "Going to the Source" to read more about
Vassar's policies regarding originality, academic integrity, and attribution. When you use
figures or images from other sources, you must properly attribute your sources. It is very easy
and tempting to use the internet to assist you in completing assignments, so you must be very
careful to ensure that your work for the course is the result of your own thinking and your
own efforts. |
| Academic accommodations are available for students registered with the Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (AEO). Students in need of disability (ADA/504) accommodations should schedule an appointment with me early in the semester to discuss any accommodations for this course that have been approved by the Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity, as indicated in yout AEO accommodation letter. |
Title IX Reporting Responsibility and Resources |
| Vassar College is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students that is free of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. If you (or someone you know) has experienced or experiences any of these incidents, know that you are not alone. Vassar College has staff members trained to support you in navigating campus life, accessing health and counseling services, providing academic and housing accommodations, helping with legal protective orders, and more. |
| Please be aware all Vassar faculty members are “responsible employees,” which means that if you tell me about a situation involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, I must share that information with the Title IX Coordinator. Although I have to make that notification, you will control how your case will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint. Our goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources you need. |
If you wish to speak to someone privately, you can contact any of the following on-campus resources:
The SAVP website and the Title IX section of the EOAA website (eoaa.vassar.edu/title-ix/) have more information, as well as links to both on- and off-campus resources.
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